Over the past couple of years, school resource officers (SRO) have become more prevalent in schools across America. Schuyler, as a growing community with several community schools, was confronted with the topic at a June 20 school board meeting.
For the past several years, QC Supply, just off of Colfax Street and Highway 30, has held educational demonstrations or informative seminars several weeks before the Colfax County Fair.
Starting in 1962, the Czech Days festival in Clarkson is a celebration of Czech heritage in the area. Event Organizer Rob Brabec said the event has seen up to 7,000 attendees in the course of a weekend. This year, from June 24-26, the event brought in many, though organizers don't have an ex…
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The Center has long marketed itself as not just a senior center, but a place for everyone in Schuyler.
Farmers markets are common across the U.S., from communities of a couple hundred to cities of over a million. Schuyler is no different and is welcoming its return with open arms.
The Clarkson Rodeo is a longstanding Colfax County tradition, ever since its foundation in 1986. Clarkson Rodeo Association President Chuck Hamernik said this year was special, though.
The Clarkson Rodeo is a longstanding Colfax County tradition, ever since its foundation in 1986. Clarkson Rodeo Association President Chuck Hamernik said this year was special, though.
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For the first time in as far as anyone within the Schuyler Police Department can remember, there are now two supervising officers within the department.
One year ago, on June 1, 2021, Dairy Queen opened at 104 W. 22nd St. in Schuyler as the first chain restaurant to build a presence in the community in many years. While Scooters Coffee is also a chain, they don't have fast food, which Dairy Queen provides.
Late on the night of June 1, Schuyler Police Officer Chris Baete was called to assist with an unresponsive person at the Schuyler Inn.
Fades United, a hair-cutting business that joined the fray in Schuyler a month ago, specializes in men's hair, specifically, fades.
"A scarlet letter" is how Schuyler Central High School Principal Dr. Joey Lefdal and Assistant Principal Samantha Ladwig described SCHS' "priority status."
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Two years ago, Cristabel Fierro decided that, after living in Schuyler for almost 20 years, she wanted to do what she had done in Guerrero, Mexico: run a snack shop.
After over 20 years of working with Dr. James Groene, Dr. James Collins has struck out on his own, setting up a new chiropractic office at 570 Road 11.
Summer reading programs are a hallmark of libraries across the country. School is out and parents and kids alike are searching for reading opportunities for the kids over the summer break.
As summer starts, many students are taking a break from school activities. Schuyler Central High School's Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) students, however, are kicking it into high gear as they get ready to compete at the national level in their respective categories.
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Every year, the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) and the Nebraska State Association of Elementary School Principals (NSAESP) honor principals who show outstanding ability and care in their work.
Audra Jedlicka, executive director of the Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce, was driving through Schuyler on a warm day when she noticed kids riding bikes rather unsafely.
Daniel "Dan" Jakub, a native of Brainard who moved to Schuyler after serving in Vietnam, will be honored by his wife Sally in Washington D.C. during this year's Father's Day weekend.
Four Schuyler Community Schools graduates were honored for their outstanding leadership, community service and career achievements on May 15, during the SCHS graduation ceremony. Those honored were: Patrick M. Rea, Lynn K. Schmale, Elvin V. Semrad, MD, and Karrie A. Weber, PhD.
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